Electrical Connector Adapter for Retrofit Light Fixture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face challenges when replacing light fixtures due to the need for both mechanical and electrical decoupling of old fixtures and coupling of new ones, often requiring professional assistance and additional expenses, especially when upgrading to more efficient LED lighting systems.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connection adapter that includes a housing with a power transfer device, allowing for seamless integration of retrofit LED light fixtures into existing fixtures by coupling the new light source electrically and mechanically, while adhering to electrical standards and providing compatible power input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If consumers replace light fixtures themselves, then cost and time are reduced, but safety and reliability deteriorate due to lack of electrical expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter serves as an intermediary device between the existing light fixture electrical connector and the LED light fixture. It includes a housing with a first connection feature that couples to the existing fixture's electrical connector and a second connection feature that couples to the LED fixture, with a power transfer device inside that safely transfers power. This intermediary component enables consumers to perform replacements themselves without direct electrical wiring work, maintaining safety while reducing installation time and cost.
2Use of energy by moving object
If traditional light fixtures are replaced with LED fixtures, then energy efficiency is improved, but compatibility deteriorates due to different electrical connector requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed with universal compatibility to work with multiple types of existing light fixture electrical connectors. The housing includes a first connection feature configured to couple to various existing fixture connectors and a second connection feature that couples to LED fixtures. The power transfer device inside adapts the electrical connection between different connector types, enabling a single adapter design to support multiple existing fixture types while maintaining compatibility with LED fixtures.
3Use of energy by moving object
If full fixture replacement is performed, then lighting efficiency is improved, but cost and complexity increase due to mechanical and electrical work requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The replacement process is segmented into two independent parts: the existing light fixture housing and mounting structure remains in place, while only the light source and adapter assembly need to be replaced. The adapter includes a housing with connection features that interface with the existing fixture, separating the mechanical mounting function from the electrical connection function. This segmentation allows consumers to replace only the necessary components without dealing with complex mechanical disassembly and reassembly of the entire fixture.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and safe retrofitting of light fixtures without professional help, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and providing efficient LED lighting, thus reducing costs and enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a power transfer device disposed within the chamber of the housing, where the power transfer device includes a first end electrically coupled to the first connection feature and a second end electrically coupled to the second connection feature, where the power transfer device is configured to receive a power input at the first end from the first connection feature, and where the power transfer device is configured to deliver a power output at the second end to the second connection feature
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connection adapter for an existing light fixture is described herein. The adapter can include a housing having at least one wall that forms a chamber disposed between a top side and a bottom side of the housing. The adapter can also include a first connection feature disposed within the top side of the housing and configured to couple to an electrical connector for the existing light fixture. The adapter can further include a second connection feature disposed within the bottom side of the housing. The adapter can be configured to couple to a light source of a retrofit light fixture. The adapter can also include a power transfer device disposed within the chamber of the housing, where the power transfer device has a first end electrically coupled to the first connection feature and a second end electrically coupled to the second connection feature.